Breakfast cook (PT)

Hotelprofessionals; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary aligned with Horeca CAO

Travel allowance from 5 km

25 vacation days + up to 9 extra

Birthday day off + 5 extra vacation

Room Mate discounts

Free gym access

Job summary

Room Mate Hotels in Rotterdam is looking for a breakfast chef to lead our morning service in a historic port setting. You’ll oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure a fresh, appealing breakfast buffet, and set the tone for a cheerful, guest‑focused team that makes guests feel at home as ‘Room Mates’.

If you’re an experienced, creative chef who thrives on early hours, loves menu experimentation, and can maintain HACCP standards while keeping costs in check, this role offers a fixed schedule from

Qualifications

• Experienced cook with independent work style.
• Bright, cheerful attitude in kitchen.
• Live close to hotel for quick commute.
• Willing to work at least one weekend day.
• Creative chef who brings flair to menus.
• Ready to lead in kitchen when needed.
• Knowledge of HACCP hygiene and safety.
• Culinary school diploma (MBO level 3).
• Expert in egg preparations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations like a pro.
• Ensure breakfast buffet is fresh and appealing.
• Stay up to date with food trends and innovations.
• Monitor breakfast budget to control costs.
• Prepare and improve banqueting menus for breaks.
• Coordinate with F&B supervisors to keep operations smooth.
• Ensure staff lunches are nutritious and well prepared.

Skills

Experienced Cook

Positive Vibes

Local Commute

Weekend Warrior

Creative Chef

Leadership Ready

HACCP Knowledge

Eggspert

Education

Culinary Diploma (MBO level 3)

Job description

Hi, this is Bruno! Welcome to Room Mate Hotels!

Right now, I’m on the hunt for the happiest Breakfast Chef to make sure all my travelers start their day off right with a smile and a great meal!

About Room Mate Hotels: We’re not just another hotel chain; we’re your home away from home, with around 1,500 cozy rooms spread across the most exciting cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Milan, Istanbul, and Amsterdam. What’s our secret sauce? We treat our guests like friends, or "Room Mates," making them feel at home with our trendy designs, prime locations, and breakfast served until noon (sleep in, we’ve got you covered!).

Role Overview

We’re looking for a superstar Breakfast chef to join our team in the bustling port area of Rotterdam. Picture yourself working in an old spice warehouse, surrounded by the scents of India, with the stunning architecture of Dutch Manhattan just outside your window. Sounds dreamy, right?

Are you an early bird who loves making mornings special? As our Breakfast Chef, you'll be the master of smooth morning operations, delicious banqueting breaks, and tasty staff lunches.

Responsibilities

• Kitchen Commander: Oversee the daily operations of our kitchen like a pro!
• Breakfast Buffet Boss: Make sure our breakfast buffet is always fresh and fabulous.
• Trendsetter: Stay up to date with the latest food trends and try new things.
• Cost Controller: Keep an eye on the breakfast budget to make sure we’re being smart with costs.
• Banqueting Breaks Pro: Prepare and improve menus for banqueting breaks.
• Team Player: Coordinate with F&B supervisors to keep everything running smoothly.
• Staff Lunch Guru: Make sure our team gets delicious and nutritious lunches.

Fixed Schedule, No Evenings: Enjoy a fixed schedule with no evening shifts! Work hours are between 05:30 and 15:00, perfect for early risers!

Qualifications

• Experienced Cook: You’ve already got experience as an independently working chef and are ready for that next big step.
• Positive Vibes: You bring a bright and cheerful attitude to the kitchen every day.
• Local Hero: Ideally, you live just a short bike ride from the hotel – quick commute, happy life.
• Weekend Warrior: You’re cool with working at least one day on the weekends.
• Creative Chef: You love experimenting with new ideas and bringing flair to the table.
• Leadership Ready: You’re confident and ready to take charge in the kitchen when needed.
• HACCP Knowledge: You’re all about hygiene and food safety – HACCP certified? Even better.
• Culinary Graduate: Preferably, you’ve got a diploma from a culinary school (MBO level 3).
• Eggspert: You’re the master of eggs! Scrambled, fried, poached, cooked – you know how to make them egg-cellent every time.

Benefits

• Challenge: The coolest job in one of Rotterdam’s most unique hotels, with plenty of room to take on responsibilities independently.
• Money: A salary in line with the Horeca CAO, depending on your experience.
• Travel Allowance: Travel expenses covered from 5 km and up.
• Time Off: In addition to 25 vacation days, you’ll get up to 9 extra days off as compensation for weekend and holiday shifts. PLUS 5 extra vacation days and a day off on your birthday.
• Room Mate Discounts: Special rates at our hotels (and you’ve got plenty of vacation days to use them).
• Free Gym: Enjoy free access to our hotel gym to stay in shape.

The team is waiting for you! Apply now with your motivation letter and CV (in English or Dutch) and who knows, you could be our new Roomie!